4 ways to avoid a ‘catfish’ situation
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By: health
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July 2, 2015
By Veralyn Williams. Originally published to Tumblr on March 11, 2013. As a person who spends most of my life either on my computer or on my phone, I have never hesitated to online date. Sure, I’ve had creeps make me feel gross after they sent an inappropriate sexual “compliment” in a message… but that’s […]
5 ways your dating life may be driving your friends crazy
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By: health
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June 25, 2015
By Kaarin Moore. Slightly amended from a post published on SexReally.com on June 6, 2011. Friends are forever, but we often put more attention toward romantic relationships. Maybe you found the perfect guy—handsome, smart, funny, and everything you hoped he would be. Or, maybe you haven’t found a partner yet, but you are having a […]
Bite me: Introducing Bedsider’s new aphrodisiac recipe series
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By: health
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June 19, 2015
Creative. Seductive. Good to eat. These recipes—which all include aphrodisiacs—are meant for two. Whether you make one or all three, we hope you enjoy every delicious detail. (And we hope you stock up on birth control , because this will probably lead to something…if you know what we mean.) Wicked Watermelon Margaritas These are ice […]
Rise and shine: The sleepy magic of mornings
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By: health
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June 5, 2015
First we urged you to turn summer upside-down by saying yes to a bunch of wonderful things . Now it’s time to shake up your wake up by making the most of mornings. Trust us: Even if you’re not an early bird, you’re gonna want to try some of these. Set your alarm and… Bring […]
The Frisky Friday Top Five: How to say period without saying period
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By: health
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May 22, 2015
Sometimes we’re happy to get it. (As in, OMG I just got my period and I’m so glad I’m not pregnant and it’s really time to upgrade my method of birth control right-effing-now.) Other times not so much. (As in, did it have to last my entire vacation?) And nowadays, thanks to birth control, we’re […]
How to fake stuff when you need to CYA
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By: health
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May 15, 2015
First of all, CYA stands for “cover your ass” in case you did not know. Secondly, we want you to live authentically and feel good about the stuff you care about—and what you don’t. That’s why we would never advise you to fake things like orgasms or feelings. But there might be times when you […]
Staying healthy in your 20s: What to do, who to see, and when
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By: health
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May 8, 2015
Your 20s are a big deal. You go from your teens to your thirties—when shiz really starts getting real. And if you didn’t feel like an adult when you started, you probably will when age 29 rolls around. Here’s a list to keep you healthy every step of the way. Print it out or bookmark […]
Talking to your health insurance company 101
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By: health
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April 6, 2015
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Tainted love: How not to be bitter
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By: health
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April 3, 2015
Here’s how it happens. You want something—or someone—and you go for it. Then something unwanted happens—failure, disappointment, a setback, or maybe a breakup—and you blame someone else for it. Like your ex. Or your parents. Or you just blame life because it temporarily sucks. First comes anger. Then anger turns to bitter. What is bitter? […]
Where’d you go? Falling in love and ignoring friends
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By: health
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March 20, 2015
Here’s how it happens: You fall in love. It consumes you. You want to be with this person 24/7. There will be a lot of time spent in the bedroom. There will be romantic one-on-one dates. You will separate only for critical things like school or work. Your friends will be happy for you, but […]